Parliamentary Researcher for David Green MSP (Caithness, Sutherland and Ross)

Job Description

Location: Scottish Parliament, Edinburgh

David Green MSP is looking for a Parliamentary Researcher, based in their office in the Scottish Parliament. Experience of working in politics, public affairs, campaigns or similar environments is desirable, but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Draft speeches for parliamentary debates such as members’ business.
• Draft questions to be asked in the Chamber.
• Devise and submit freedom of information requests and written parliamentary questions.
• Analyse statistics and publications.
• Carry out research projects and write briefings.
• Help sort the MSP’s email inbox, tracking, drafting and responding to correspondence.
• Work with casework colleagues to identify opportunities to raise constituents’ issues in the Chamber.
• Arrange meetings and events, helping arrange the MSP’s diary around parliamentary business.
• Ensure compliance with data protection legislation and GDPR requirements.
• Draft press releases targeted at Caithness, Sutherland and Ross, building relationships with local media, and monitoring local media to maintain a good awareness of local issues.
• Grow the MSP’s social media presence and engagement, working as part of a team to keep constituents informed about how they are being represented at Parliament through engaging content.

Requirements

• Be curious and driven to uncover new and interesting information.
• Be a quick learner with the ability to multitask and work with accuracy within tight timescales.
• Be a proactive problem solver with the motivation and resilience to adapt and deal with challenges.
• Have analytical skills with the ability to identify and investigate trends while interpreting data.
• Have the creative flair and strategic thinking to produce influential work.

Occasional travel and out-of-hours work may be required.